Funchal · SCUBA DIVING
This is the shortlist you would send a friend flying in on Saturday: 10 scuba diving tours that are worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the thing to know before you commit.
Beginner scuba in Funchal, Madeira. Practice in a pool, then explore a private reef with a PADI instructor and Atlantic marine life.
“Super experience, with good and clear explanations, good exercices in the pool with attentive and patient instructors before diving in the sea. We went till 9 meters and so lot of colorful fish and even some octopus. It was worth the price. I recommend 200%.”
Try scuba in Madeira with SSI and PADI style training, a pool warm-up, and a calm first open-water session up to 12m.
“The instructor was very calm, collected and knew a lot about the fauna. Was a tremendous experience.”
Scuba in Madeira’s Aquarium at Porto Moniz. Small groups, full gear, guided water time with sharks, rays, and morays.
“We booked the Madeira Aquarium diving session for our 3 kids who wanted to experience what scuba diving was like. We arrived and met Abílio, and we can't say enough about the tremendous care and professionalism he exhibited. From the moment we arrived, made our family feel welcomed and walked the whole family thru the process. He paid attention to each individual child and explained to us parents all about their first scuba experience, Abilio’s calm demeanor and clear instructions quickly put us at ease. They took the time to explain every step of the process in a way that was both engaging and understandable for our kids, making sure…”
Beginner scuba training in Funchal, Madeira with pool practice and a shallow reef sea session, PADI instructor, gear, and insurance included.
“I like the activity. Trainers are very helpful and friendly. We enjoyed. It was quite deep for the first time but it worked for me.”
3-day SSI Open Water course in Funchal, Madeira. Pool and ocean sessions, small group, gear included, SSI certification.
“After doing more than 20 dives with Azul I can say only good things. I started with open water course with Esmeralda and then did a dive almost every Saturday. From relaxed shore dives to night dive. I dived with Esme, Guadalupe, Theo, Sam, Raffa, Roberto, Tony and Scott. And each one of them was fully professional and very nice. Their boat skippers Francisco and Vlad are always helpful and take care of you on the boat.”
Small-group certified scuba session in Madeira’s Eco Park Funchal, with calm shore entry, underwater scooter time, and hot shower access.
“Super activité, l’accompagnatrice a pris le temps avant car je n’avais pas plongé depuis longtemps, et a su me mettre à l’aise Les fonds marins étaient magnifiques, j’ai vu beaucoup de poissons”
Advanced wreck visit off Madeira to the 85-meter Afonso Cerqueira, exploring the ship interior, marine life, and skills in 2 hours.
“The best dive centre we have visited. The staff are extremely helpful and considerate. The dives were great but about 10 mins short. It would be great to have more air and get that extra few mins. However, by far the best PADI dive centre we have visited. Tq Oreo and Vladimir Ged and Jack”
First-time scuba lesson in Madeira, with pool training and a 45-minute ocean session at up to 12 meters in a protected reef area.
“Bellissima esperienza, la guida super preparata e presente in ogni momento dell'attività. Ci ha messo a nostro agio ed è stata molto empatica nel gestire le nostre emozioni del momento (da non sottovalutare visto che per noi si trattava della prima immersione in assoluto).”
Funchal DPV scooter ride for certified scuba divers, battery-powered propulsion, house-reef route, small group, 2 hours.
Private PADI try scuba near Funchal, Madeira. Theory plus shallow-water check with gear, pickup options, about 3 hours.
“En France, il existe une expression « être pris pour un pigeon »... nous avons eu le sentiment de nous être gentiment, mais sûrement, bien fait arnaquer !!Un conseil n’y allez pas.”
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